Abia State

Abia State is a state in southeastern Nigeria, with Umuahia serving as its capital. The state is known for its crude oil and gas production, which contributes 39% of the state's GDP. In addition, 70% of the state's workforce is employed in agriculture, which makes up 27% of the GDP; others are involved in textiles, pharmaceuticals, soap, plastics, cement, footwear, and cosmetics manufacturing in Aba. In 2006, Abia State had a population of 2,845,380 people.